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Dispositional explanation for obedience : The Authoritarian Personality Flashcards

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What is a dispositional explanation?

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internal explanation i.e personality factors/individual reasons why someone obeys.

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Define an Authoritarian Personality.

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A distinct personality pattern characterised by strict adherence to conventional values and a belief in absolute obedience or submission to authority.

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What is the F-scale?

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developed in California (1974) as a measure of authoritarian traits or tendencies.

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